Contents of pressurized containers, including shaving foam and deodorants

Pastes including toothpaste, liquid-solid mixtures, mascara, lip gloss or lip balm and any item of similar consistency at room temperature

Zamzam waterYou can carry up to 5 litres of suitably packed Zamzam water as checked
baggage in addition to your applicable baggage (piece or weight) allowance. It must be safely packed and labelled in a sealed plastic container, covered by a protective cardboard box, widely available at pilgrimage sites.

If you wish to carry Zamzam water as
hand baggage, a maximum of 100ml is allowed in a transparent, re-sealable
plastic container or bag.

Important airport restrictions and regulations

Airports have different security restrictions which limit the quantity of LAGs you can carry. Please be familiar with the regulations of the airports in your itinerary.

Restrictions only apply to cabin baggage. You can still pack your liquids, aerosols and gels in your checked baggage if you wish to.

Duty Free Purchases

Carry LAG items purchased at airport retail outlets or on board the aircraft in a Security Tamper-Evident Bag (STEB). Generally, these bags are provided by the retail outlet where the LAG is purchased.

To avoid confiscation, the security tamper-evident bag should not be opened before going through security checkpoints.

If transiting between airports, do not open the bag until you pass through the final security checkpoint at your last airport of transit.

Airport Regulations:

UAE

Guests travelling or transiting through UAE airports will have to follow the following regulations:

Carry all LAGs in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre.

The contents of each container must not exceed 100ml.

Each Guest may carry only one such bag, which must be presented separately from other cabin baggage at security screening checkpoints.

Exceptions may be made for medications, baby milk/foods and special dietary or other medical requirements.

Most Duty Free shops at major international airports now comply with new regulations. However, if items purchased at other airports do not fulfill the new requirements, your purchase may be confiscated at Abu Dhabi International Airport before departure.

At the Airport, take off your jackets and/or coats and present these for screening.

Present laptops and other large electronic equipment for screening separately.

Europe

Guests travelling from or transiting through European airports are requested to follow the new EU cabin baggage norms that came into effect on November 6, 2006.

These norms are applicable to cabin baggage carried by:

Guests transiting through an EU airport

Guests departing from an EU airport

Guests travelling to/from Toronto/Brussels

As per the new norms:

All liquids, gels, pastes, pressurised containers must be carried in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre.

The contents of no container must exceed 100ml.

These items must be presented separately from other cabin baggage at security screening check points.

Duty free products bought from non-EU duty-free shops or onboard sales will not be accepted as carry-on baggage.

Australia

The Australian Government has implemented security restrictions which limit the quantity of LAGs that passengers may take on-board the aircraft for flights to Australia. These restrictions do not apply to checked-in baggage.

In general, the only LAGs that are allowed in a passenger's carry-on baggage are:

LAGs in containers of 100 milliliters or less, in one transparent re-sealable bag. The four sides of the re-sealable area should not add up to more than 80cm (e.g. 20x20cm or 15x25cm).

Passengers are not permitted to have LAGs in their carry-on baggage in excess of these restrictions.

If you are on a connecting flight to Australia via Abu Dhabi, and have LAGs as carry-on baggage in excess of the permitted quantities, they may be confiscated by the Abu Dhabi Airport Authorities during security checks at the transfer point or boarding gate.

To avoid disappointment, it is recommended that Duty Free LAGs in excess of the approved quantities are purchased on board the aircraft during your flight from Abu Dhabi to Australia.Know more ►

USA

Guests travelling to New York are requested to follow the new cabin baggage norms for US-bound flights:

All liquids, gels, pastes, pressurised containers must be carried in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 litre.

The contents of no container must exceed 100 millilitres.

These items should be presented separately from other cabin baggage at security screening check points.

Travel information on electronic devices

All guests travelling to the US, UK or Canada from Abu Dhabi International Airport are required to turn on all electronic devices in their possession prior to boarding. Guests must ensure that all electronic devices in their hand luggage or on their person, including mobile phones, tablets and laptops, are charged to minimize any potential disruption to their journey.

Abu Dhabi Airport does not have a facility to store devices, which cannot be powered up and Etihad Airways cannot take responsibility for devices which are left behind.

This requirement is part of enhanced security measures by the authorities of these countries. Failure to do so may result in not being allowed to take the device(s) onto the aircraft or being denied access to fly.

Animals and pets

There are different
rules and regulations for travelling by air with animals, depending on your
destination.

You are responsible for providing all the necessary health documents, licenses, declarations and permits as required by governmental regulations of the country to which the animal is to be carried.

Guide dogsGuide dogs to lead the blind are permitted in the aircraft cabin (for flights from Abu Dhabi to USA and vice versa only). All necessary documents must be provided. We also accept guide dogs as checked baggage in the cargo hold without charge.

FalconsWe accept the carriage of falcons in the main aircraft cabin provided that all the necessary documents have been obtained. We also accept falcons as checked baggage.

All other pets are accepted only as manifested cargo and are not permitted within the aircraft cabin or checked baggage.

Instruments and equipments

Musical instruments must be transported as checked
baggage only. If in excess of checked baggage allowance, you will be charged
the applicable excess baggage rate.

For guests who wish to carry their musical
instruments along with them in the cabin, an extra seat can be purchased. Due to their bulky nature, we advise you to make prior arrangements with the station of departure.

Cameras, film, lighting and sound equipment may be accepted as checked baggage. If in excess of checked baggage allowance, you will be charged the applicable excess baggage rate.

Due to their bulky nature, we advise you to make prior arrangements with the station of departure.

For the carriage of wheelchair, medical-related equipment, assistive devices and or mobility aids, go to our medical information page.

Small vehicles powered by lithium batteries

All vehicles powered by
lithium batteries are not accepted for travel by Etihad. These vehicles are
commonly referred to as:

Airwheels

Solowheels

Mini Segways

Hoverboards

Sports equipment

You can carry sports
equipment with us as part of your free or purchased checked
baggage, provided it is packed appropriately (to avoid damage) and meets our
size and weight restrictions. Items that exceed the standard dimensions shall be carried as cargo.

Connecting to other
airlines / through other airports

Please note we can
only give advice for carrying sports equipment and other items on Etihad
Airways operated flights and through Abu Dhabi International Airport. Items
that have been approved by us may not be classed as acceptable by other
airlines or airports. We accept no responsibility if your sports equipment
cannot be carried on other airlines or through other airports.

Here are the special
allowances we offer:

Golf equipment

Accepted free of
charge in addition to checked baggage allowance.

You can carry one
set of golf equipment, weighing a maximum of 15kg, for free as checked baggage.

A set of golf
equipment includes one golf bag containing golf clubs and one pair of golf
shoes. If you carry a golf umbrella or parasol separately this counts as an
additional item of baggage and is therefore subject to applicable excess
baggage charges.

Scuba diving equipment

Accepted free of
charge in addition to checked baggage allowance.

You can carry one
set of scuba diving equipment, weighing a maximum of 15kg, for free as checked
baggage.

A set of diving
equipment includes:

scuba regulator

tank harness

tank pressure gauge
(pressure-sensitive devices may need special packaging; refer to the
manufacturer for advice)

face mask

fins

buoyancy control
device

snorkel

weight belt

cylinder tank (must
be empty and presented at check-in for inspection) – dangerous goods regulation
to be checked

spear guns and
harpoons (must be unloaded with the spear/harpoon packed separately)

Please note: we will
only accept diving equipment that has been packed in a recognised kit bag and
does not exceed the size and weight restrictions for checked baggage.

Ski equipment

You can carry ski
equipment as part of your normal checked baggage allowance. Bags weighing more
than the checked baggage allowance will incur excess baggage charges.

Snow ski equipment
includes:

one pair of skis, one pair of ski poles and one
pair of ski boots, or

one snow board and one pair of boots

Water ski equipment
includes:

one pair of standard water skis, or

one slalom water ski

Surfboards

You can carry a
surfboard, with a maximum length of 3m as part of your checked baggage
allowance.

You must take these
precautions when transporting surfboards:

Fins should always be removed, or, if they
cannot be removed, should be firmly packed with polystyrene foam.

Both nose and tail should have bubble-wrap or
neoprene foam attached for protection.

The rails (sides of the board) should have
cardboard down the sides to absorb shock.

The board should be packed in a properly padded
surf-bag.

Note: For flights from Nagoya, the maximum
length acceptable is 150cm.

Bikes

You can carry a non-motorised
bike as part of your checked baggage allowance, provided it is packed in a
recognised bicycle bag and the bag meets our size and weight restrictions.

We will only accept
large sporting equipment - such as vaulting poles, canoes and kayaks - as cargo
due to handling difficulties.

Some sports
equipment is restricted for safety and security reasons. If the equipment you
want to carry isn’t listed here, please contact us to find out if it can be
carried.

Hints and tips

Baggage tips for a good travel

Baggage tips for a good travel

Pack light.You will enjoy your journey more if you have fewer bags to keep track of and lighter bags to carry around.

Remove old tags.Old airline tags on your bags may cause confusion.

Label your baggage.Put your name and contact details for both ends of your journey. Place a copy of this information inside your bags as well. Should your luggage get misplaced, this information will assist us in tracing it faster.

Mark your baggage.If you think you will have trouble identifying your baggage on the carousel, mark your baggage with a colourful tag or a bright label that will help you spot your bags easily.